A case of forcibly sending a professor on leave has come to light in Delhi University’s (DU) Satyavati College. The professor has been sent on compulsory leave by the Satyavati College administration. This action has been taken against the professor after the complaint. A professor is accused of inappropriate behavior with a college student. After the complaint of the student, the college administration has sent the professor on compulsory leave. The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is investigating the complaint.
Let’s know the whole matter in detail. Let us know when the complaint was made by the student. What is the input regarding the identity of the professor? Let’s see what has happened in ICC so far.
October incident, complaint dated November 2
According to faculty members of Satyavati College, the alleged incident of misbehavior with a student took place on October 31. A complaint was handed over to the college administration by the student three days after the incident i.e. on 2nd November. The student’s complaint has been submitted to the Internal Grievance Committee (ICC) on behalf of the college administration. So after receiving the complaint, the college administration has sent the professor on compulsory leave.
Who is the accused professor?
The identity of the professor accused of misbehaving with a student at Satyavati College has not been released yet, but is said to be an associate professor at the college itself. A faculty member of the college said on condition of anonymity that the accused professor was also among the potential applicants for the post of vice principal in the college.
What has happened in the ICC so far?
Based on the complaint of the student, the IIC of Satyavati College has started an investigation. The ICC is investigating the veracity of the complaint. According to preliminary information, the professor had sent some works of Saadat Hasan Manto to the student. However, it can also be a part of any regular educational activity. While presenting his side before the ICC, the accused professor has described the allegations as false and fabricated. The ICC is currently investigating the case, which is still ongoing.
Even before this, a professor has been sent on leave in DU.
This is not the first case of forced leave of a professor in DU. Earlier, an assistant professor at Bhidulat Ram College was also sent on compulsory leave following a complaint related to sexual harassment, molestation and alleged threat of academic retaliation. That matter is also being investigated by the college’s internal grievance committee.
